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Dean, School of Business

Department: AIK Business
Part/Full Time: Full Time

Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications.

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.


Advertised Job Summary

Dean, School of Business Administration
The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) invites applications for the position of Dean, School of Business Administration. Expected start date: July 1, 2025.

The School of Business Administration at USC Aiken is AACSB accredited, employs 17 full-time faculty members, and maintains five endowed faculty positions. The school enrolls over 700 undergraduate students and offers undergraduate business concentrations in accounting, finance, management, and marketing through traditional face-to-face instruction. The accounting and management concentrations are also offered online through USC’s Palmetto College. The school also offers an online MBA degree that has grown quickly and currently serves over 300 graduate students. The MBA has a general track as well as concentrations in accounting, finance, and project management. Learn more about the School of Business Administration at www.usca.edu/soba.

Reporting to the Provost, the Dean is the chief academic officer of the School of Business Administration and is responsible for the academic, administrative, and budgetary leadership of the school. The Dean must be committed to providing an education that supports, develops, and creates skills and competencies in students based on the liberal arts. The Dean must also lead the school in continuing to provide the highest quality in business education for its students in accordance with the standards and expectations of AACSB. The Dean must advocate for the School of Business Administration to the broader campus and work to develop cross-campus connections and opportunities for the faculty and students of the school. The Dean must model excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service and must promote high expectations across the school. The Dean must seek out and develop external relationships with the community in support of the university’s mission and be a strong advocate for the university.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • The School of Business Administration is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader who brings enthusiasm for the position and builds a strong sense of collegiality in the school and across campus
  • Higher education/executive administrative experience at the departmental level or above
  • Experience with AACSB to provide leadership and support for re-accreditation
  • An ability to foster faculty development in the full range of teaching, research, and service
  • The ability to build strategic relationships with the business community and other campus units
  • Ph.D. or other terminal degree from an AACSB accredited institution, in a business-related field, with a record that justifies tenure at the rank of Professor

 

 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • An exemplary record of outstanding academic and professional achievement
  • An attention to detail with strong organizational skills
  • Strong and effective communication and public relation skills with the ability to develop relationships with external constituencies
  • A passion to add value to students and an ability to find innovative ways to provide this value
  • Strong leadership to handle the growth of the school, which includes finding ways to increase its resources
  • Experience with fundraising and the ability to work with the university, external partners, and alumni to increase fundraising for the school
  • A record of promoting a cohesive and inclusive work environment
 
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

USCA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Review of applications will begin March 26, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and upload the following with their online application: a letter describing the interest and qualifications for the position, a current CV, unofficial transcripts, and full contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without permission. Please direct additional questions to Dr. Tim Lintner, Search Chair, TLintner@usca.edu. Finalists will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters.

USCA, a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master’s degrees to more than 4000 students in 60 programs of study. USCA has ranked as one of the best public schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report for the 26th year in a row. Additionally, USCA was recognized for being a Best College for Veterans and a Top Performer in Social Mobility. USCA is South Carolina’s COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings. We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries. USCA has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs.

Situated on 450 acres, USCA is located thirty minutes from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Eisenhower, new home of US Army Cyber Command), one hour from Columbia, SC, and within three hours of Charleston, SC, coastal beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains. Aiken is noted for its famous thoroughbred horses, numerous parks and golf courses, wonderful weather, spacious avenues, and historic homes. For more information about USC Aiken, please visit the website at www.usca.edu.


Required Education and Experience

* The School of Business Administration is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader who brings enthusiasm for the position and builds a strong sense of collegiality in the school and across campus
* Higher education/executive administrative experience at the departmental level or above
* Experience with AACSB to provide leadership and support for re-accreditation
* An ability to foster faculty development in the full range of teaching, research, and service
* The ability to build strategic relationships with the business community and other campus units
* Ph.D. or other terminal degree from an AACSB accredited institution, in a business-related field, with a record that justifies tenure at the rank of Professor


Preferred Qualifications

* An exemplary record of outstanding academic and professional achievement
* An attention to detail with strong organizational skills
* Strong and effective communication and public relation skills with the ability to develop relationships with external constituencies
* A passion to add value to students and an ability to find innovative ways to provide this value
* Strong leadership to handle the growth of the school, which includes finding ways to increase its resources
* Experience with fundraising and the ability to work with the university, external partners, and alumni to increase fundraising for the school
* A record of promoting a cohesive and inclusive work environment


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Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to completing the online application, please also upload a letter describing the interest and qualifications for the position, a current CV, unofficial transcripts, and full contact information for 3 professional references. References will not be contacted without permission. Please direct additional questions to Dr. Tim Lintner, Search Chair, TLintner@usca.edu. Finalists will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Review of applications will begin March 26, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.


To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/183908

EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.





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About University of South Carolina Aiken

The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA), a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master’s degrees to more than 4000 students in 60 programs of study. USCA has ranked as one of the best public schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report for the 26th year in a row. Additionally, USCA was recognized for being a Best College for Veterans and a Top Performer in Social Mobility. USCA is South Carolina’s COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings. We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries. USCA has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs.

Situated on 450 acres, USCA is located thirty minutes from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Eisenhower, new home of US Army Cyber Command), one hour from Columbia, SC, and within three hours of Charleston, SC, coastal beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains. Aiken is noted for its famous thoroughbred horses, numerous parks and golf courses, wonderful weather, spacious avenues, and historic homes.

USCA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, genetics, or protected veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.



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